Strip and reseal removes failed sealer so a new system can bond. Peeling, white haze, and flaking films usually need strip — not another coat on top.
Coating over failure is how Florida pavers end up worse. If sealer is delaminating or milky, the honest path is strip, clean, re-sand, and reseal.
Strip jobs take more time and care than a first-time seal. Estimates reflect that labor so you are not surprised mid-project.
Common reasons owners call
- Peeling sheets of old sealer
- White haze after DIY products
- Sticky or patchy prior film
How the job runs
- Diagnose failure type
- Strip failing film
- Clean and neutralize as needed
- Sand joints and reseal
What drives the cost
We do not publish invented price lists. These factors shape every honest estimate:
- Film thickness and product type
- Square footage
- Number of strip passes
- Access and disposal of residue
Equipment & methods
Strip method depends on the failing film. We diagnose on site and do not name a product brand until it is in your written scope.
Limitations & realistic outcomes
- Some deeply absorbed stains remain after strip
- Weather delays are more common on multi-day strip jobs
North Port considerations
Paver sealing in North Port, FL
Port Charlotte considerations
Paver sealing in Port Charlotte, FL
Frequently asked questions
Can you just seal over the peeling spots?
Spot coating over peel usually fails again. We recommend full diagnosis; strip is the durable fix when film integrity is gone.
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Projects
See before-and-after examples on our projects page — before-and-after records grow as jobs finish.